Join the Anteaters as we pay tribute to our local Veterans, Military Service Members, and their families during the Men's Basketball game on Thursday, February 22nd.
- Nominate a Veteran or Military Service Member to be honored at the game
- Local Veterans and Military Service Members can attend the game free by claiming tickets through our partner Vet Tix or completing the ticket request form at the bottom of this page
ABOUT UC IRVINE'S MILITARY CONNECTED STUDENTS
UC Irvine is home to over 700 military-connected students that are currently enrolled at UCI, to include veterans, active duty, reservists, National Guard, and military dependents.
- UCI is ranked 15th Best College for Veterans among National Universities in 2023 by US. News & World Report
- UCI is ranked among the top veteran-serving schools in 2023 by U.S. Veterans Magazine
- UCI is the host of the Orange County Veterans & Military Families Collaborative (OCVMFC), which serves as a bridge connecting veterans, active duty and reserve service members, and military family members to quality resources, benefits, services, and opportunities within the community of Orange County.
NOMINATE A LOCAL VETERAN OR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER TO BE HONORED
UC Irvine Athletics is dedicating a game to our local service members past and present. In addition to donating tickets to local service members and veterans, UC Irvine Athletics will be honoring several local heroes during a special pregame ceremony. Please fill out this brief form if you'd like to nominate a local hero to be honored.
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MILITARY TICKET REQUEST FORM
UC Irvine Athletics is showing our appreciation to local military service members by making complimentary tickets available to active duty military service members, veterans, and their families on Thursday, February 22nd as UC Irvine Men's Basketball plays UC Santa Barbara.
Local military service members who wish to attend the game should fill out the form below by February 16th. Form submission is not a guarantee of a ticket. UC Irvine Athletics staff will respond within 72 hours of receiving a ticket request. Thank you.
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